Programme Lead Jobs

About the Role

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.

This role is to support the development of MAP’s programmes to achieve greater coherence and maximum impact in meeting health needs. 

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of effective, accurate, and timely administration, be highly organized, responsible and flexible; ability to maintain responsibility for multiple administration tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Experience of working on client/volunteer databases and maintaining client records. Experience of writing letters of support and minutes of meetings. Knowledge of the political and conflict situation in the occupied Palestinian territory. Previous experience working in INGOs/humanitarian organisations is desirable; and excellent writing skills in English.

Duties and key responsibilities 

Administrative support for regular medical missions

• Support the coordination of MAP’s regular Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) which provide medical support to health facilities in the region.
• Support the Programme Support Officer to manager MAP’s network of volunteer health specialists. This includes scheduling and recruiting new volunteers and conducting background checks, arranging briefing calls, ensuring all required documentation is collected, accurately recorded.
• Monitoring the Programmes Team shared inbox, responding to enquiries from potential new volunteers, and logging data.
• Working closely with MAP’s UK Logistics and Procurement Officer for volunteers’ flights, orders supplies; writing letters of support
• Supporting the maintenance of MAP’s medical volunteer database.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for the Institutional, MEAL and Safety & Security functions within the UK Programmes Team.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring team calendars are up-to-date, and minuting  programme meetings.
• Maintain key project tracking documents and project files.
• Provide any other administrative support to the Programmes team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge / Experience

• · Experience with administration within programme and healthcare
• · Ability to maintain responsibility for multiple administration tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• · Understanding of humanitarian and international development
• · Experience of with client/volunteer databases and record management
• · Experience drafting letters of support and minuting meetings
• · Knowledge of the political and conflict situation in the occupied Palestinian territory
• · Previous experience working in INGOs/humanitarian organisations is desirable; and health related                programme experience is desirable

Skills 

• · Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and  Arabic is desirable.
• · Attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and             under pressure.
• · Organisational skills to manage programme processes across multiple regions.
• · Flexibility and adaptability to handle competing priorities in dynamic environments.

Personal attributes and other requirements 

• · Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
• · Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• · Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
• · Commitment to MAP’s values of Solidarity, Impact,  Dignity and Integrity
• · An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all work areas.
• · Able to work flexibly in emergencies.
• · Attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and              under pressure.
• · A commitment to MAP’s vision, mission and values and a passion for improving the health and dignity of          Palestinians.
• · Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.
• · Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct, practices and values of Solidarity, Impact, Dignity               andIntegrity.
• · Treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients and               employees at MAP.

• Do you want to be part of a team bringing holistic transformation to some of the poorest and most vulnerable communities in the World?

• Are you committed to empowering communities to identify and address the challenges they face, leading to sustainable change?

• And are you comfortable with uncertainty and complexity - able to bring a calm and positive posture to your work?

• Are you a visionary, collaborative and strategic leader, committed to empowering those you lead to bring their best, walk humbly and embrace change?

If this sounds like you, then maybe God is calling you to explore if the Head of Programme for BMS' Hope for the World work is the next role for you.

BMS is looking for a gifted and experienced leader to take on the oversight of one of our key areas of work. The ideal candidate will bring compassion, relationality, humility, clarity, focus and strategic insights to their work.

To strengthen the gender balance on our team we would particularly welcome applications from female applicants.

Please apply by clicking the link below

Head of Programme - Head of Programme - Hope for the World | BMS World Mission

Working hours: This is a full-time role (35 hours per week)

Part-time working may be considered for an exceptional candidate with a minimum of approximately 28 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday rising to 29 after five years’ service.

About the role:

Your chance to join the Diocese of Chelmsford Programme Management Office as a Programme Manager, working within a mission focused team to develop and shape coherent programmes of change ‘to enliven disciples to make disciples’ in the Bradwell Episcopal Area. 

We are seeking individuals with a passion for change to establish, support and navigate the resource intensive phase of strategic implementation. You will be instrumental in engaging others to be receptive to project / programme management disciplines in missional projects and programmes of work across the whole diocese.

We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate significant project management experience working in large scale programmes of organisational change, as well as having excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage others.

Qualification in programme management or degree level or a proven track record in programme management will be required for this role. 

Travel is required in this role, and this may include the ULEZ zone of London.

Role Duties

• Work collaboratively with the Bradwell Episcopal Area Team to develop successful applications for external funding for missional growth, including the development and writing of project plans and funding applications. 
• Contribute to the missional strategy, training and implementation of that strategy in the context of church growth and discipleship.
• Work collaboratively within the PMO team ensuring shared learning and a consistent approach to programme management is taken across the three episcopal areas.

Person Specification

• A desire to serve the church in the Diocese of Chelmsford and passionate about enabling growth.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to bring order to complex situations and find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
•  Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes and projects, including risk and issue management.

The Diocese of Chelmsford

The Diocese of Chelmsford is the Church of England in East London and Essex. The Diocese is vibrant and growing with our 463 parishes and 139 schools across Essex, the unitary authorities of Southend and Thurrock, and five East London Boroughs serving a population of around 3 million and rising.  We have nearly 600 churches, which are served by around 500 clergy.

The Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance (CDBF) is a company, and registered charity, that manages the business and operational affairs of the diocese, including matters relating to Finance, Property, Communications and Media, Safeguarding, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Data Management, as well as Mission and Ministry which deals with training and supporting our clergy. We aim to serve our parishes and churches, worshipping communities and church schools with accountability and responsibility.

For more information and how to apply please visit the Diocesan Website.

Closing Date: Friday 17 January 2025

Interview Date: Monday 27 January 2025

Grants & Programmes Lead

Battersea's Global Programmes Department advances our ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. We are looking for someone to join our team as a Grants & Programmes Lead. This role plays an integral role within the team to deliver impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Grants and Programmes Lead will manage the team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact. 

The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making, and other forms of programming will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad. The Lead will play a key role in managing change as the function grows to deliver greater impact. 

This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, implementing strategic programmes and good grant making practice at a team level.  The successful postholder should be comfortable taking an adaptive management approach and coaching the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of a team. They should be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 22nd January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 27th January 2025 (1st round); w/c 3rd February 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Job Title: Programme Lead

Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead

Salary: £23,500 with extended holidays

Contract: Permanent, term-time-only; full time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Cheshire, NW

“The facilitator is a friend and teacher mixed into one… she gets the reasoning from the teacher and the understanding bit from the friend.” - Power2 Rediscover Young Person

Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 25,000 young people since 2001.  We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme.

We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.

Our work is growing, particularly in the North West of England, and we are looking for new Programme Leads to deliver our programmes so that all children and young people, regardless of their needs, feel they belong and can prosper.

Our new Programme Leads will work as part of a team in secondary schools to support young people, their families, and school staff to ensure that at-risk pupils make the most of their education and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support and delivery of Power2’s core programmes, including Teens and Toddlers and Power2 Progress. The successful candidates could be based in one school or travel between multiple schools.

The relationships you cultivate with the young people you work with are at the heart of our success – so recruiting the right people is paramount. Our facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority and must embrace responsibility and be accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education and their future life plans.

On the second page of the application form, please upload a CV and personal statement. In your personal statement please describe how your skills and experience match the role description and provide your notice period. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.

The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.

Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted

Job role: Programmes Manager

Salary: £45,000, plus generous benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time/Part -time: 35 hours; flexible working considered

Key dates: Closes 23:59, Monday 6 January 2025, Interviews w/c 20 January 2025

Foundations strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together we achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. We focus on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change. We’re an organisation with ambitious aims and our people are essential to our success.

The Programmes Team at Foundations plays a key role in the generation of actionable evidence in early intervention and children’s social care. We strive to raise the standards and volume of good quality research in the sector by identifying promising interventions and building up and strengthening the sector’s capacity to take part in, learn from and use high quality evidence.

We use programme funding as a mechanism to support the generation of new evidence where there are gaps, and as a lever by which to influence the standards of research in the wider sector. As a What Works Centre, we fund the delivery of a programme in order to commission an independent evaluation to determine the impact of these interventions on outcomes of interest.

The Programmes Team is responsible for ensuring grant funding and commissioning are done to the highest standards across the organisation and the team also oversees a varied portfolio of delivery grants.

Our Programme Managers span many areas of expertise. We're therefore looking for an individual to join our team, with strong experience in one or more of the following areas:

· Project management and/or programme management

· Grant making or commissioning

· Grant management.

We are particularly keen to see applicants with the above experience who have worked in the early intervention and children's social care sector and/or research sector. We also welcome applications from individuals who have lived experience of children's social care, or who have worked directly in practice.

We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all our employees. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe it’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of our stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

We offer excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s. We work in a hybrid and flexible way at Foundations that recognises the importance of a good work-life balance.

Closing Date: 23:59, Monday 6 January 2025

Interviews (Virtual): w/c 20 January 2025

We are delighted to announce that a new 2 year fixed-term role has become available and we are looking to recruit a Programme and Events Manager.

The primary focus of the role is the day-to-day management of contracts to deliver the secretariat functions of: the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) and the Building Evidence in Education (BE2) network. This comprises of various donor contracts, both from governmental and private sector foundations.  The Programme and Events Manager will oversee the delivery of programmes, coordinating budgets, workplans, consultant management, and administration. The Programme and Events Manager will also work with the Team Lead to schedule and plan GEEAP and BE2 events such as the annual BE2 members meeting, the GEEAP panel meeting and participation in Education World Forum (EWF).

The Programme and Events Manager may be assisted in this by a Project Officer (tbc). The Programme and Events Manager will work closely with teams of staff and consultants based globally including the Team Lead based in the USA, and will report to the Gender and Social Development Head of Practice (based in the UK).

Education Programmes Lead

Vocabulous is looking to recruit a part-time member of staff to lead its regional training programmes, recruit more schools, and help develop the curriculum at both KS2 and KS3. 

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about improving students’ outcomes in literacy, and excited about revealing the patterns in English vocabulary to the next generation of students.

Position: Education Programmes Lead 
Location: Remote (infrequent travel to support schools in the North of England) 
Hours: Part time (2 days a week, can be flexible across the week) 
Salary: £35,000 (FTE) per annum 
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until Summer 2026, with possibility of extension dependent on funding 
Benefits: 5% pension contribution, 27 days holiday pro-rated (rising by 1 day per year of employment) plus bank holidays

Closing Date: 07/01/2025 at midday 
Interview Date: Mid-January 

Start Date: As soon as possible after appointment, can be negotiated 

The Role  

Vocabulous is an innovative online resource to aid targeted and explicit vocabulary teaching in Key Stage 2 and 3 English lessons. We are looking for a part-time member of staff to lead our education programmes. This will involve talking to new schools about using the site, working with schools to support them to implement Vocabulous in lessons and running regional training programmes to build networks of schools that are confidently and consistently teaching Latin and Greek roots.  

The other aspect of the role is to contribute to the development of the new KS2 and KS3 curricula. This will involve designing aspects of the new programmes, writing questions and resources, and planning changes in response to school feedback. Over the next couple of years, the programme is going to be split into a KS2 site and a KS3 site, with the KS2 site being launched in September 2025. 

We are a small organisation with a social purpose, so we are looking for someone who is excited about the job description, but who is also interested in learning more about all aspects of running an education start-up and keen to support Vocabulous’ strategy and growth beyond their job role.  
 

Key responsibilities include: 

Training and School Partnerships  

• Effectively represent and promote Vocabulous to school leaders, teachers and other stakeholders.  

• Ensure a smooth initial launch of Vocabulous in every school. 

• Organise and conduct online training for schools.

• Oversee the running of in-person regional training programmes, such as the existing North East Programme. 

• Recruit schools to participate in new programmes in target regions of the North West and Yorkshire. 

• Make visits to schools to provide on-going professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year.

• Monitor schools’ site usage and provide support to teachers to effectively embed the curriculum in their lessons. 

• Proactively recruit new schools to use Vocabulous and secure commitments from returning schools.

Programme Development  

• Content development for the new KS2 and KS3 curricula, including question writing. 

• Create new resources such as worksheets, certificates and comprehensions. 

• Oversee the curriculum plan, ensuring that key knowledge is revisited and skills are developed. 

• Make changes to the curriculum and resources based on feedback from schools. 

About You 

• You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.  

• You will have a proven track record of leading projects in education or a related field and experience of building effective relationships.  

• You will have experience of providing engaging and impactful training sessions, and bring a creative approach to planning resources.  

• You will be passionate about education and keen to support the strategy and growth of Vocabulous beyond your own job. 

• You will be a strong written and verbal communicator. 

• You will have a proven ability to work independently. 

• You will be a self-starter and quick learner. 

• You will be able to adapt and embrace a changing environment. 

• You will have experience of teaching English at primary or secondary level (desirable). 

You may also have experience in areas such as: Education Lead, Education Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Lead, School Partnerships Lead, School Partnerships Officer, Education Project, Education Programme, Training, Trainer, Teacher, Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher or School Teacher.

How to apply

Please submit your CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) and a covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) by midday on 07/01/2025 via CharityJob (you can also send it via email to Vocabulous) which should detail: 

• Your experience related to the job description. 

• Why you’re excited to work for Vocabulous. 

We are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. 

All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. 

Job Title: Programme Director, Driving Digital Inclusion
Location: Hybrid role with a London-based office and occasional travel across the UK.
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum
Contract: Two-year fixed-term, full-time 36 hours per week

About the Role

Are you passionate about digital inclusion and committed to improving the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families? This is your chance to lead an innovative programme aimed at bridging the digital divide for disadvantaged communities. The Programme Director will lead the Driving Digital Inclusion initiative, working with a consortium of leading charities and partners to support disabled children and their families in accessing essential digital services.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Drive Change: Oversee the development and successful delivery of the programme, ensuring outcomes are met within budget and on time.
• Collaborate Across Partners: Work with national charities, technology partners, and funders to create a lasting impact for disabled children and young people.
• Champion Co-Production: Engage families and service users, ensuring their feedback shapes the programme from start to finish.
• Ensure Effective Monitoring & Evaluation: Implement robust strategies to measure impact, integrating feedback to continually improve.
• Manage Risk & Finances: Oversee programme risks, budget, and expenditure, ensuring all financials are aligned with donor requirements.
• Drive Funding & Growth: Identify new funding opportunities to maximize the programme's reach and long-term impact.
• Promote Digital Inclusion: Use your passion for digital equity to lead the way in tackling barriers to digital access for disabled individuals.

Who You Are

You are an experienced Programme Manager with a proven track record in managing complex, externally funded projects, ideally within the social or health sectors. Your skills in stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and leadership will ensure the programme’s success. You are driven by a deep commitment to improving access to services and digital inclusion for disadvantaged groups, particularly in the disability sector.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential Experience:
  • Programme management expertise, including grant management and monitoring & evaluation (MEL) frameworks.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with a history of working across multiple organisations.
  • Proven leadership experience with cross-functional teams or multi-organisational partnerships.
  • A passion for digital inclusion and a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by disabled children and families.
• Desirable:
  • Lived experience of disability or familiarity with the disability sector.
  • Previous work in digital inclusion, especially supporting disabled individuals or families.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape a programme that will make a tangible difference in the lives of over 20,000 disabled children and their families across the UK. You’ll work in a collaborative and innovative environment, alongside leading partners like Good Things Foundation, AbilityNet, and CAST.

Make your mark and help empower the next generation with the digital skills and confidence to access services and opportunities. Apply today and drive lasting change in digital inclusion!

Contract Details

• Fixed-term for 24 months
• Hybrid working (flexible office and home working in London).

Apply now to join the Driving Digital Inclusion programme and make an impact that matters!

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 6th January

The Vacancy

The Programme Development Manager is committed to supporting colleagues and partners in programme design and development. The team also connects programmatic issues and global policy and advocacy to ensure they are complementary and conducive to external change based on evidence from the ground.

Saferworld’s income is secured primarily from statutory and institutional donors; however, securing funding to support our partners in conflict-affected countries and allow for more flexible programming increasingly requires a more diverse funding base. The Programme Development Manager will support efforts to identify and secure funds from statutory donors, trusts and foundations, and other non-traditional funding mechanisms.

The Programme Development Manager will support a portfolio of Saferworld’s teams in designing and mobilising funding for peace, security and justice programmes. The successful applicant will have a focus of approximately 4 countries, which will be decided based on the candidate’s experience and preference. Working closely with Country Managers/Directors, and programme and grant management colleagues, the post-holder will lead on: coordinating and facilitating programme development processes (including taking the lead in drafting high quality concept notes and proposals, theories of change, logical models, risk matrixes and budgets); developing and supporting the implementation of long-term country funding strategies and donor engagement strategies; and supporting new donor engagement and sustaining relationships with current donors. The post-holder will be responsible for growing institutional funding portfolios in our programmes.

The post-holder will have a successful track record in developing programmes and leading new business development efforts with institutional donors such as the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), United States Government (USG)/United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union (EU), UN agencies and European Governments such as Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Additional experience in mobilising resource from trusts and foundations and other non-traditional funding mechanisms is desirable.

They will have proven skills and experience in programme management and support, successful programme design processes and bid leadership.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities, person specification and any other requirements, please refer to the job document.

Saferworld reserves the right to close this vacancy early given sufficient quality applicants. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid missing out.

Previous applicants, no need to apply. 

The Organisation

Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.

For more information about Saferworld as an organisation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, interview process or staff benefits, please refer to our website or jobs page.

Title: Programme Officer - Global Labour Programme (GLP) - Inclusive Futures

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract: 21 month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers Kenya office is currently recruiting for a Programme Officer to support the Global Labour Programme and manage activities and relationships with key stakeholders. The Programme Officer will ensure the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the programme is held to the highest standards.

A major part of this role will be delivering the programme, working with our coalition partners, preparing budgets and forecasts, and providing quality information on case studies relating to the programme.

As the Programme Officer you will:

• Work with the Chief of Party and all members of the Programme Management Unit to coordinate quality implementation of activities and timely sharing of lessons learned by consortium partners.

• Manage all aspects of the programme cycle with the partners including effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial and asset management, reporting and documentation.

• Liaise and work with the Sightsavers Global Technical Leads (Disability Inclusion, Gender Inclusion, Economic Empowerment and Social & Behavioural Change), MEL and other internal experts as required.

• Participate implementation of the programmes monitoring and evaluation framework.

• Build effective relationships with consortium partners and support longer-term relationships that go beyond the duration of the Global Labor Program by disseminating information and advocating for the programme's goals and the consortium's work in general.

• Monitor expenditure of project financial resources in liaison with the Finance Officer and the Programme Manager.

• Ensure that the GLP Project Management Unit receives appropriate materials and information to support donor-reporting requirements.
• Participate in all PR activities related to disability inclusive employment and employment in general, education and social inclusion, for example Labour Day, UN Day of Persons with Disabilities.

As the successful candidate you will have experience implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming. You will also have a background in agribusiness-based interventions working with relevant government departments/ministries, and experience in working with devolved County Government departments.

Further requirements include:

Essential

• Experience in providing technical assistance to partner organizations.
• Experience in designing and implementing data collection strategies and analysing data in MS Excel.
• Ability to travel to programme implementation sites in Nairobi, Kisumu, Migori and Homa Bay as required.
• Written and spoken English skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working for a USAID funded programme.
• Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability, human rights, and employment.
• Experience of designing, managing, and carrying out advocacy work for social inclusion/disability programmes.
• Knowledge of current issues and best practices in disability, UNCRPD, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all of the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week of 20 January 2025 and the evaluation process will include a 2 stage interview, with second stage interviews taking place during the week of 27 January 2025.

Closing date: 5 January 2025

Responsible to: Project and Greater Manchester Programme Manager

Salary: £24,960 per annum

Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.

 About Tutor Trust

We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have. 

We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations. 

Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. This is now wrapping up and we’re at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.

 Our values

What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:

We believe in fairness

We are passionate about making a difference

We are inclusive and supportive

We are quality-focused

We are ambitious

We learn

 Benefits of working at Tutor Trust 

•  Hybrid work model (2 days in the office) 
• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata) 
• Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) 
• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox) 
• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period). 
• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events) 
• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups

Job Purpose

The Programme Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust. You will assist the Programme Manager by liaising with local schools and organising tuition within the Manchester area. This will include attending meetings, coordinating tuition sessions and arranging tutor cover.

You will also support the tutor recruitment and training process and help to ensure that it runs smoothly. You will also maintain and improve systems for the benefit of all our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.

 Main Functions

· Assist with setting up and managing tuition assignments across multiple schools/ colleges across Greater Manchester.

· Input tuition related data into our Tutor Trust systems to support quality and impact

· Represent Tutor Trust in introductory meetings between tutors and teachers in schools and online

· Assist with general office functions in Manchester

· Assist in developing closer relations between tutors and opportunities for networking and working together

· Assist in the quality assurance, development and delivery of training for tutors and assist in the recruitment process for new tutors, including short listing and interviewing

· Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally

· Help with preparation for Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders

· Participate in project work

· Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Trust to operate effectively and efficiently

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post

Person Specification

 Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills and plenty of initiative.

 Skills

· Can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary.)

· Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors

· The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard

· Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so

· Excellent organisational skills

· The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively

· Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.

· To be fully IT literate, particularly to be competent with Microsoft Excel and Access

· Educated to degree level is desired but not a requirement.

Attributes

· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust

· Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust

· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· A willingness to work unsociable hours when required

· Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children

· Be a team player

· Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

· Be able to prioritise and manage tasks

· Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is desirable but not essential

· Knowledge of Manchester is desirable but not essential

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

The job is based on a permanent contract (after a successful 3-month probation period). Your regular place of work will be the Tutor Trust Office Manchester, however the position will also involve regular travel to our Manchester schools. This is a full-time position (36.25 hours across five days a week).

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd January 2025

Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 13th January 2025

Salary: £24,960 per annum & Contributory Pension

Start date: ASAP

Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

To apply, please email all documents to our careers email address enclosed within the attached Job Description

The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For further information please explore The Tutor Trust website.

All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this critical role will lead the development of a large, expert and high-performing directorate. You will be accountable for the strategic development and successful delivery of MyBnk’s programmes across the United Kingdom, ensuring high impact and consistent quality in every aspect of our programmatic output.

We are holding an information webinar about this role on 18th December. Please register for it via the job pack. All registrants will receive a copy of the recording.

You’ll create and deliver an ambitious new Programmes and Delivery strategy inspired by our new 2024-2027 strategy ‘Money: A Language for Life’ which outlines four strategic pillars: 

• Building habits; driving healthy financial habits 

• Expanding reach; enabling young people and adults to get financial education when they need it 

• Increased accessibility; supporting young people and adults most in need 

• Tackling inequality; fighting for financial literacy. 

In this role, you’ll ensure that MyBnk have robust and appropriate systems, practices and processes that enable us to deliver best-in-class operational programmes to our learners. This will be rooted in more effective use of data and insights to drive the development of our programme suite. Critical to our new strategy, is driving an ambitious and forward-thinking approach to programme innovation; ensuring our programmes are learner centred, purpose driven and leverage the best techniques for building financial fluency. 

You’ll be held strategically accountable for delivering our work across all four UK nations. As we introduce a new leadership framework, you will be responsible for implementing this across your Directorate. Our ambition is to be the leading financial education provider in the UK, and your contribution in this role will be Essential to achieving our goals.

MyBnk Directors are expected to identify and secure strategic partnerships that benefit the organisation. Equally, Directors will exemplify and model the MyBnk values of: 

• Young at heart, serious in intent 

• Stories are the best means of education 

• We live in the real world 

This role is a great opportunity to bring your professional toolkit to an exciting, growing and purpose driven charity doing vital work for our society. You will have the resources, support, and visibility you need from the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. For the right person it will be a career-shaping role. 

One in seven babies is born premature or sick and needing care on a neonatal unit – this isn’t what most parents expect for their baby. Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and NHS staff at this critical time.

Bliss is the UK’s leading neonatal charity: our vision is that every baby born premature or sick has the best chance of survival and quality of life. We are looking for Bliss Baby Charter Programme Officer to join our enthusiastic and passionate team.

Role Summary

Bliss is the leading UK charity for babies born premature or sick, existing to give every baby who needs neonatal care the best chance of survival and quality of life. We do this by supporting families, campaigning for change, supporting professionals, and enabling life-changing research.

We have a long and proud tradition of working with and supporting healthcare teams on neonatal units and across the neonatal community to work in partnership with parents and carers in the delivery of their baby’s care. We do this because evidence shows working in partnership improves babies’ outcomes.

The Baby Charter Programme Officer supports neonatal units to bring about change and work towards Baby Charter accreditation. In doing this, the Bliss Baby Charter Programme Officer plays a key role in encouraging neonatal healthcare professionals to improve their practice to ensure parents/families are as involved as possible in the care of their baby.

Terms

• Location: Hybrid : Bliss’ head office (1 day per week minimum), London SE1 and home. Some travel required to hospital locations in south and southwest England (expected 1-2 trips to units per month)
• Salary: £27,000 FTE, Permanent
• Terms: 24 hours per week

Role Details

The role will focus on:

• To work effectively and efficiently with the Programme Lead and other Baby Charter Programme Officers to support units across the UK, with a focus on the South and Southwest of England.
• Using the Baby Charter digital audit tool to assess practice and provide feedback on units’ audits and supporting the development of action plans to address identified areas for improvement.
• Leading on the delivery of assessments with units.
• Engaging effectively with neonatal healthcare professionals working through the Baby Charter across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including responding to relevant enquiries and requests.
• Promoting the Bliss Baby Charter, both internally and externally, through our digital channels and at external meetings and conferences.
• Work intentionally to tackle health inequalities: supporting the Bliss Baby Charter and other Bliss programmes to work towards more equitable outcomes in neonatal care for all babies and families
• Actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion internally: to help create and sustain a positive working environment for all.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience of communicating with a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrable time management and organisational skills, and ability to coordinate several tasks at the same time and prioritise effectively across a busy workload
• Ability to work independently but also to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team, including with colleagues working remotely
• A strong understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion, and the ability to work with and support people from diverse backgrounds

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents

• Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics)
• Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1000-1500 words long

This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Recruitment Timeline

• The deadline for applications is Midnight 4 January 2025
• First round interviews will be held virtually (via zoom) on w/c 6th of January
• Second round interviews will be in person at our London Bridge offices shortly after